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Scientists can now measure eucalypt flammability from space
Original: Scientists develop tech to measure eucalypt flammability from space
Australian scientists have developed technology that allows them to measure how flammable eucalypt trees are using satellite data. The technique, reported by the ABC, could help authorities assess bushfire risk across vast and remote forest areas without sending crews into the field. Eucalypts are notoriously fire-prone, so better real-time data on their condition could improve warning systems and fuel management planning ahead of dangerous fire seasons.
Why now: Bushfire risk is a major concern in Australia, and satellite monitoring of flammable forests is a significant advance in prediction and prevention.
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- Scientists develop tech to measure eucalypt flammability from space · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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